Open Access Publication Charges

JoWACH: Open Access Publication Model and Submission Options

The Journal of Women and Child Health (JoWACH) is dedicated to advancing research in the field of women and child health through its inclusive and open-access publishing model. To ensure the sustainability and quality of the journal, JoWACH offers two submission pathways: Normal Submission and Fast-Track Publishing, each tailored to meet diverse author needs.

Normal Submission

JoWACH’s normal-paced publishing process provides a structured timeline that ensures quality peer review while maintaining a steady publication pace.

Fast-Track Publishing

For authors seeking accelerated publication timelines, JoWACH offers a fast-track option, ensuring the shortest path to publication while maintaining rigorous peer review standards.

 

Comparison of JoWACH’s Normal Submission and Fast-Track Publishing Options
The Journal of Women and Child Health (JoWaCH) strives that the submission should receive:

Feature	Normal Submission	Fast-Track Publishing
Initial Decision	Within 72 hours	Within 72 hours
Expert Feedback	Provided by highly qualified experts	Provided by highly qualified experts
Publication Timeline	Online publication within 22 weeks after acceptance (not guaranteed)	Online publication within 16 weeks after acceptance (not guaranteed)
Total Process Duration	Approximately 30 weeks from submission to publication (not guaranteed)	Less than 20 weeks from submission to publication (not guaranteed)
Total Fee (Pakistan)	See the next table	See the next table
Total Fee (Overseas)	See the next table	See the next table
Submission Fee	See the next table	See the next table
Post-Acceptance Fee	See the next table	See the next table
Additional Costs	No additional cost for extra word count, references, or additional tables and figures	Same as for Normal Submission

NOTE: Timeliness is crucial. Our commitment to fast and efficient publication depends on adherence to guidelines, transparent communication, and prompt responses from authors. We strongly encourage authors to follow the provided guidelines closely and to regularly check the submission portal, as the submission portal will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the publication process (no email communication will be entertained, except reminders from the Journal to the authors in rare cases).

 

Waiver Policy

Out of every issue published, JoWACH will offer 3 submissions a waiver of 50% to 100% on publication and submission charges. Waivers will be granted based on the following quality criteria:

1. Reviewer Feedback:
• Manuscripts that receive outstanding comments from all reviewers.
• High originality and significant contributions to the field.
2. Overall Quality Index:
• Papers scoring in the top 4% with more than 90% based on Novelty of Research Question, Contribution to the Field, Addressing Research Gaps, Appropriateness of Research Design, Literature Review, Ethical Considerations, Impact and Significance, innovation, clarity, and methodological rigor, strong potential to influence policy or practice in women and child health.

How these waivers will be selected: All such points on the quality criteria will be collected from the reviewers during their review process. feedback on every submission.

Authors of selected papers will be notified about their waivers upon acceptance.

Publication Charges by Article Type

JoWACH charges publication fees based on the type of manuscript. Effective January 1, 2026, the following fees apply: